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Sheriff

Source file: Los Angeles County — Employee Salaries (Auditor-Controller) / ingested Jun 19, 2026

The Sheriff provides law enforcement and public safety — patrol, criminal investigation, and emergency response.

In 2025, this agency had 15,342 employees with median total compensation of $212,576; the highest distinct record was $1,283,802.

Year
2025
Employees
15,342
Median total
$212,576
Highest record
$1,283,802

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$1$472,069+

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 15,342 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($212,576) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$105,810 (50%)
  • Overtime$34,713 (16%)
  • Other$11,851 (6%)
  • Benefits$61,083 (29%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$80,408
$133,706
$212,576
$279,774
$352,496

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $352,496 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $80,408. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Deputy Sheriff
7,276 · $251,266
Sergeant
1,149 · $354,836
Custody Assistant
1,104 · $155,542

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 41

Christopher Carmona

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$348,591
Base pay
$134,170
Overtime
$135,826
Other pay
$2,683
Benefits
$75,912
Total compensation
$348,591

Christopher Carmona holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $348,591.

Joshua Nemeth

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$348,527
Base pay
$175,801
Overtime
$55,432
Other pay
$9,417
Benefits
$107,877
Total compensation
$348,527

Joshua Nemeth works as a Sergeant for Sheriff. Joshua earned $348,527 in 2025.

Jason Cunningham

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$348,515
Base pay
$206,086
Overtime
$1,783
Other pay
$18,721
Benefits
$121,925
Total compensation
$348,515

Jason Cunningham holds the role of Lieutenant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $348,515.

Richard Ramirez

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$348,360
Base pay
$147,743
Overtime
$89,666
Other pay
$13,753
Benefits
$97,198
Total compensation
$348,360

Richard Ramirez works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Richard earned $348,360 in 2025.

Victor Velasquez

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$348,228
Base pay
$166,337
Overtime
$80,533
Other pay
$3,007
Benefits
$98,351
Total compensation
$348,228

Victor Velasquez is a Sergeant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $348,228.

Ronald Cordova-Suarez

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$348,151
Base pay
$125,325
Overtime
$114,496
Other pay
$16,443
Benefits
$91,887
Total compensation
$348,151

Ronald Cordova-Suarez is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $348,151.

Lorenzo Orejel

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$348,126
Base pay
$147,627
Overtime
$97,511
Other pay
$21,096
Benefits
$81,892
Total compensation
$348,126

Lorenzo Orejel is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $348,126.

Edward Blankenship

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$348,084
Base pay
$150,007
Overtime
$93,997
Other pay
$8,337
Benefits
$95,743
Total compensation
$348,084

Edward Blankenship is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $348,084.

Fernando Gomez

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$348,083
Base pay
$143,390
Overtime
$106,766
Other pay
$18,925
Benefits
$79,002
Total compensation
$348,083

Fernando Gomez works as a Sergeant for Sheriff. Fernando earned $348,083 in 2025.

Alberto Zuniga

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$348,066
Base pay
$135,073
Overtime
$131,514
Other pay
$5,538
Benefits
$75,941
Total compensation
$348,066

Alberto Zuniga works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Alberto earned $348,066 in 2025.

Stephen Medina

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$348,048
Base pay
$160,512
Overtime
$96,724
Other pay
$6,774
Benefits
$84,038
Total compensation
$348,048

Stephen Medina works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Stephen earned $348,048 in 2025.

Michael Foster

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$348,040
Base pay
$189,002
Overtime
$26,008
Other pay
$18,597
Benefits
$114,433
Total compensation
$348,040

Michael Foster holds the role of Sergeant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $348,040.

Donald Moore

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$347,984
Base pay
$191,665
Overtime
$20,436
Other pay
$22,465
Benefits
$113,418
Total compensation
$347,984

At Sheriff, Donald Moore serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $347,984.

Ruben RosasMay be multiple

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$347,949

This Deputy Sheriff record at Sheriff for Ruben Rosas may represent several individuals, totaling $347,949 in 2025.

Steven Palacio

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$347,859
Base pay
$124,487
Overtime
$137,504
Other pay
$11,957
Benefits
$73,911
Total compensation
$347,859

At Sheriff, Steven Palacio serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $347,859.

Dennis Parker

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$347,845
Base pay
$186,192
Overtime
$29,459
Other pay
$22,660
Benefits
$109,534
Total compensation
$347,845

At Sheriff, Dennis Parker serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $347,845.

Phillip Muse

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$347,779
Base pay
$147,041
Overtime
$101,182
Other pay
$5,611
Benefits
$93,945
Total compensation
$347,779

Phillip Muse holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $347,779.

Roland Abbott

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$347,676
Base pay
$184,879
Overtime
$41,219
Other pay
$9,436
Benefits
$112,142
Total compensation
$347,676

Roland Abbott works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Roland earned $347,676 in 2025.

Michael Do

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$347,584
Base pay
$145,587
Overtime
$83,662
Other pay
$19,953
Benefits
$98,382
Total compensation
$347,584

Michael Do works as a Sergeant for Sheriff. Michael earned $347,584 in 2025.

Jaime Gallegos Jr

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$347,534
Base pay
$146,308
Overtime
$123,967
Other pay
$16,723
Benefits
$60,536
Total compensation
$347,534

At Sheriff, Jaime Gallegos Jr serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $347,534.

Jennifer Valenzuela

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$347,520
Base pay
$168,164
Overtime
$57,701
Other pay
$35,222
Benefits
$86,433
Total compensation
$347,520

Jennifer Valenzuela works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Jennifer earned $347,520 in 2025.

Daniel Anderson

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$347,459
Base pay
$179,255
Overtime
$50,004
Other pay
$22,857
Benefits
$95,343
Total compensation
$347,459

At Sheriff, Daniel Anderson serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $347,459.

Monica Kitchin

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$347,405
Base pay
$184,200
Overtime
$31,501
Other pay
$20,367
Benefits
$111,337
Total compensation
$347,405

At Sheriff, Monica Kitchin serves as a Lieutenant. Their 2025 pay totaled $347,405.

Yovanni Galindo

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$347,403
Base pay
$126,338
Overtime
$119,924
Other pay
$26,247
Benefits
$74,894
Total compensation
$347,403

Yovanni Galindo holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $347,403.

Jorge Castellanos

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$347,357
Base pay
$150,007
Overtime
$84,949
Other pay
$14,632
Benefits
$97,769
Total compensation
$347,357

At Sheriff, Jorge Castellanos serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $347,357.

Nichelle Carlson

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$347,316
Base pay
$161,865
Overtime
$80,423
Other pay
$18,001
Benefits
$87,027
Total compensation
$347,316

Nichelle Carlson is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $347,316.

Brian Ciscel

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$347,312
Base pay
$154,230
Overtime
$88,161
Other pay
$7,189
Benefits
$97,732
Total compensation
$347,312

Brian Ciscel holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $347,312.

Rene Gonzalez

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$347,231
Base pay
$176,580
Overtime
$56,878
Other pay
$7,365
Benefits
$106,408
Total compensation
$347,231

Rene Gonzalez works as a Sergeant for Sheriff. Rene earned $347,231 in 2025.

Adan Torres

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$347,075
Base pay
$42,669
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$249,077
Benefits
$55,329
Total compensation
$347,075

At Sheriff, Adan Torres serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $347,075.

Joseph Medina

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$347,028
Base pay
$142,152
Overtime
$122,689
Other pay
$5,195
Benefits
$76,992
Total compensation
$347,028

At Sheriff, Joseph Medina serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $347,028.

Clinten Yates

Bureau Director, Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$346,945
Base pay
$210,271
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$27,712
Benefits
$108,962
Total compensation
$346,945

Clinten Yates works as a Bureau Director, Sheriff for Sheriff. Clinten earned $346,945 in 2025.

Jose FloresMay be multiple

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$346,848

Jose Flores appears in Sheriff payroll as a Deputy Sheriff, with $346,848 reported in 2025 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.

David Parker

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$346,775
Base pay
$139,232
Overtime
$101,325
Other pay
$12,301
Benefits
$93,917
Total compensation
$346,775

David Parker is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $346,775.

Terry Blaylock Jr

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$346,746
Base pay
$193,781
Overtime
$45,736
Other pay
$9,872
Benefits
$97,357
Total compensation
$346,746

Terry Blaylock Jr is a Sergeant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $346,746.

Michael Ponce De Leon Jr

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$346,689
Base pay
$138,927
Overtime
$94,930
Other pay
$16,665
Benefits
$96,167
Total compensation
$346,689

At Sheriff, Michael Ponce De Leon Jr serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $346,689.

Andrew Penksaw

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$346,680
Base pay
$130,114
Overtime
$117,363
Other pay
$23,792
Benefits
$75,411
Total compensation
$346,680

Andrew Penksaw works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Andrew earned $346,680 in 2025.

Anthony Casarez

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$346,655
Base pay
$149,006
Overtime
$86,517
Other pay
$13,488
Benefits
$97,644
Total compensation
$346,655

Anthony Casarez is a Sergeant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $346,655.

Carlos Sanchez

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$346,558
Base pay
$181,148
Overtime
$31,364
Other pay
$20,494
Benefits
$113,552
Total compensation
$346,558

Carlos Sanchez holds the role of Sergeant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $346,558.

Edgar Gonzalez Gutierrez

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$346,496
Base pay
$125,325
Overtime
$130,995
Other pay
$5,169
Benefits
$85,007
Total compensation
$346,496

At Sheriff, Edgar Gonzalez Gutierrez serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $346,496.

Jorge Zamora

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$346,478
Base pay
$145,664
Overtime
$96,443
Other pay
$8,889
Benefits
$95,482
Total compensation
$346,478

At Sheriff, Jorge Zamora serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $346,478.